1st Block- English I

English I

Ms. Noble

T-8

Syllabus

Overview of Curriculum

Grammar

Compositions (including literary analysis, narrative essays, research project, etc.)

Vocabulary

TAKS Preparation

Media Project

Poetry

Short Stories

Non-fiction Selections

3 Novels

Romeo and Juliet

Supplies

Spiral notebook

Notebook paper

Folder or Binder

Pen (blue or black ink)/Pencil

Highlighter

Box of crayons/markers OR package of glue sticks OR box of Kleenex OR package of construction/drawing paper (please choose one- these supplies will be turned in to me and kept for shared classroom use throughout the semester)

Grading Procedure

Daily Work/Homework – 25%

Quizzes – 20%

Tests/Projects – 25%

Compositions/Essays – 30%

Final Exam (one each nine weeks) – 20%

Grading Scale

A= 90.0 – 100.0

B= 80.0 – 89.9

C= 70.0 – 79.9

F= 69.9 or Below

Assignments/Late Work

• Please be prepared to turn in assignments when they are due.
• Late work is NOT accepted.
• This course will require reading time outside of class, regular homework assignments, weekly vocabulary practice and quizzes, multiple writing assignments (including frequent journals), and other assignments/tests/projects relating to course material.

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Make-Up Work

• If you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed. A calendar and area for missed assignments/handouts will be kept in the classroom for you to see what you missed and pick up needed materials.
• Any work that was due on the day you were absent is due immediately upon your return. (Note: major projects will be due on the assigned date regardless of absence)
• Students with an excused absence will be allowed to make up work.
• All make-up work must be completed in a timely manner.

Passes

Each student will receive three restroom passes for the quarter. Please do not attempt to use them during times of instruction, presentations, or group activities. (Note: These passes are for the restroom ONLY )

Expectations

1. Be in your seat, ready to work, when the tardy bell rings.

2. Be prepared to fully participate in class by bringing your supplies, work, focus, and your positive attitude.

3. Be respectful of other people by keeping hands, feet and objects to yourself.

4. Be attentive to others and your learning by remaining quiet and on task; only share ideas and information at appropriate times.

** Food and drink are not allowed in the classroom. Cell phones, MP3 players, CD players, etc. will be turned off and put away in the classroom. If I see them, I am required to take them up.

Contact Info

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. The quickest and easiest way to reach me is through email.

Email: noblas@mansfieldisd.org

School Office: (817) 473-5750

There is no project information at this time.

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January 4, 2006

Dear Parents/Guardians,

As the Spring semester begins, I am excited about having your son/daughter in my class. I am looking forward to a wonderful semester! I want to keep you informed regarding the English curriculum at Mansfield High School , so I am including a tentative list of novels we will be covering over the semester. Depending on how we progress, modifications might be made at my discretion. I will be sure to communicate changes through a letter sent home with your student. The first novel we will begin reading is Whirligig by Paul Fleischman. You can purchase this book at Walden Books in the Parks Mall or at Barnes and Noble on Cooper Street . You can also order online from Amazon.com or possibly purchase a used copy from Half Price Books or Half.com and Alibris.com. If there is any reason why this novel and others cannot be purchased, please contact me or have your student stay after class so that we can discuss this confidentially. We will make every effort to find a copy for your student. I will inform your student at least a week before each novel is needed in class. This information and dates will be listed on my website also. Thank you.

Tentative Novel List:

Whirligig by Paul Fleischman

Anthem by Ayn Rand

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me by email at

noblas@mansfieldisd.org or by phone at (817) 473-5750.

Sincerely,

Ashley Noble

English II

Mansfield High School

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